Wilmar Paredes joins Colombia's cycling team for 2026 World Championships

cycling Road World Championships Colombia national team Wilmar Paredes Egan Bernal

Wilmar Paredes has been called up to the Colombian national cycling team for the 2026 Road World Championships in Montreal, replacing Egan Bernal. The Colombian Cycling Federation confirmed that Bernal is unable to compete due to muscle overload, which prevents him from reaching optimal physical condition for the event.

National selector David Vargas selected Paredes following a strong 2026 season. Paredes notably won four stages during the Vuelta a Colombia and has secured titles at the Vuelta a Sao Paulo, Clásica de Azuero, and the Tour de Beauce.

The championship is scheduled to take place from September 20 to 27 in Montreal. Alongside Paredes, the Colombian elite squad will include Nairo Quintana, Walter Vargas, Harold Tejada, Sergio Higuita, Santiago Buitrago, and Brandon Rivera.

Entities

David Vargas · Egan Bernal · Federación Colombiana de Ciclismo · Montreal · Wilmar Paredes

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Egan Bernal will not participate in the 2026 Road World Championships due to muscle overload. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.elespectador.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Wilmar Paredes won four stages during the 2026 Vuelta a Colombia. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.elespectador.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The 2026 Road World Championships will take place in Montreal from September 20 to 27. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.elespectador.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Wilmar Paredes has been called up to replace Egan Bernal in the Colombian national team. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com · www.elespectador.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Wilmar Paredes is a champion of the Vuelta a Sao Paulo, Clásica de Azuero, and Tour de Beauce. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Colombian elite roster includes Nairo Quintana, Walter Vargas, Harold Tejada, Sergio Higuita, Santiago Buitrago, and Brandon Rivera. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com

Sources

Wilmar Paredes se suma a la Selección Colombia para el Mundial de Ruta Montreal 2026 [diariodelcauca.com.co]

about 13 hours ago

Wilmar Paredes se suma a la Selección Colombia para el Mundial de Ruta Montreal 2026 [www.hsbnoticias.com]

about 13 hours ago

Egan Bernal no irá al Mundial de Ruta 2026: Fedeciclismo confirmó quién será su reemplazo [www.elespectador.com]

about 14 hours ago